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WF may be closer to where someone would work in raleigh but parts of raleigh are closer to Clayton. Clayton has a more rual feel to it and a "Small town" The school district is WAYYYYYYYYYYY better in Johnston county. Clayton High School is a great school They have a Nationally competetive Marching Band that is Very well known to the state They are on average in the top 2-4 high school marching bands in the state and on average the top 57th in America, the high school carries some of the highest SATs in the state and nation, Great sports porgrams, Many Many Many extracarriuclar activities, a great Allied health science program, and even classes offered by the local community college they can take at the school and recieve college credit. You have everything you need close by, Drug stores, Fast food (Taco bell, mcdonals, burger king, 2 wendys, zaxbys, 2 subways, wal mart 3 grocery stores, and many many many other stores, then the closest mall is 17 mins from where I live and during rush hour it is 25. Although WF is a little closer to shopping malls you dont get as good of schools, traffic is worse, and housing is a little more expensive as well as tax rates, but again it depends on your personal preference and where you work ect.
My daughter (who is in elementary school) attended two schools in Clayton. What really sold me on their schools was the award ceremonies. When I saw that with each class that 98% of the students went to the stage to get an award for "honor roll" or "principal's list" or even "most improved student", I knew we made an excellent choice in moving to Johnston county.
We moved here from Wake county and although we did like the schools, we were more impressed with the ones in JC.
What really sold me on their schools was the award ceremonies. When I saw that with each class that 98% of the students went to the stage to get an award for "honor roll" or "principal's list" or even "most improved student", I knew we made an excellent choice in moving to Johnston county.
What about the 2% that are left out? They must really feel like crap. It's a serious question, I'm not trying to start anything. I'm just interested in the current "feel good" school systems we have in America (they're everywhere).
I am no help on Clayton other than to say I pass through there in route to the Outlets at Smithfield and it look like a nice place.
I can add input on Wake Forest. Nice small town. Twin Creeks is a nice community. Looked at it when we were shopping around for living quarters. Decided against it as it was to tucked away from things. If you are coming from a smaller town Wake Forest maybe the place. If your coming from a bigger town with lots to do it may not be. Building has slowed down a lot in the last 2 years, commercial building has gone on unabated the past 2 years but that also is slowing down.
Lot of Health-care job opportunities but I would say that most commute outside of Wake Forest for employment. Good access to major area roads such as Rt. 1 (N-S), rt 540 (E-W) and then on Rt 40 (E-W). Traffic is a relative thing as to what you are use to. Rush hour traffic is rush hour traffic albeit in San Diego or Cary.
My personal opinion is Wake Forest is no better or worse than other smaller town in the area like Apex or Hollye Springs.
School all belong to the Wake County Public School System so class sizes, curriculum, over/under crowding about the same as anywhere in the WCPSS.
But IMO Wake Forest is certainly worth a look see or see look, which ever you prefer. Good luck!
What about the 2% that are left out? They must really feel like crap. It's a serious question, I'm not trying to start anything. I'm just interested in the current "feel good" school systems we have in America (they're everywhere).
I think the younger grades, all students get something. I know with the fourth & fifth graders, they get an overall class award (music, science, etc) and the teacher will pick a child who did not receive an award to go up front and get it. I have seen three or four full classes where every student got an award for good grades. I was still impressed.
My daughter (who is in elementary school) attended two schools in Clayton. What really sold me on their schools was the award ceremonies. When I saw that with each class that 98% of the students went to the stage to get an award for "honor roll" or "principal's list" or even "most improved student", I knew we made an excellent choice in moving to Johnston county.
We moved here from Wake county and although we did like the schools, we were more impressed with the ones in JC.
98% of the students in any school are not above average....talk about all ceremony and no substance.
can't say a word about clayton, but we love wake forest. We first lived in an apt until we chose our spot and we were dead center to everything (which was awesome!), but we were also under the airplanes constantly. We love it here - lots of shopping, plenty of great docs, lots to do, and close enough that if it doesn't float your boat you can get in the car and drive easily. Just plan your trips well and know the "back" ways around crapital blvd.
WF may be closer to where someone would work in raleigh but parts of raleigh are closer to Clayton. Clayton has a more rual feel to it and a "Small town" The school district is WAYYYYYYYYYYY better in Johnston county. Clayton High School is a great school They have a Nationally competetive Marching Band that is Very well known to the state They are on average in the top 2-4 high school marching bands in the state and on average the top 57th in America, the high school carries some of the highest SATs in the state and nation, Great sports porgrams, Many Many Many extracarriuclar activities, a great Allied health science program, and even classes offered by the local community college they can take at the school and recieve college credit. You have everything you need close by, Drug stores, Fast food (Taco bell, mcdonals, burger king, 2 wendys, zaxbys, 2 subways, wal mart 3 grocery stores, and many many many other stores, then the closest mall is 17 mins from where I live and during rush hour it is 25. Although WF is a little closer to shopping malls you dont get as good of schools, traffic is worse, and housing is a little more expensive as well as tax rates, but again it depends on your personal preference and where you work ect.
I think its impossible to make blanket statements about a particular school in a particular area.
What makes a good school?
Is it a function of the students - the teachers - the parents - location of the school?? Is it really all about socioeconomics??
Remember : Wake County writes the curriculum and the teachers follow it. Everything is about goals and standards.. be it in Cary, Wake Forest, Raleigh, Knightdale, etc. etc.
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